The Lawrence Lacrosse Club completed its first fall program with a successful showing at the Princeton Turkey Shootout (a 5 vs. 5 boys lacrosse tournament) on Nov. 9.
The Lawrence Lacrosse Club completed its first fall program with a successful showing at the Princeton Turkey Shootout (a 5 vs. 5 boys lacrosse tournament) on Nov. 9.
The 55 boys who participated in the competitive program practiced and scrimmaged on Saturday nights over nine weeks this fall. The coaches were pleased that so many new players tried the sport and were also happy that veteran players were able to continue to develop their skills in the off-season.
The Princeton Turkey Shootout was a benefit tournament held in memory of Princeton native Bobby Campbell. Before the games began, players heard a moving speech about him and were encouraged to always support the values of good sportsmanship, integrity and fair play in his honor. All profits from the tournament were donated to the Trenton Bridge Lacrosse Program.Lawrence was one of only three clubs that fielded a team in all three age groups at the tournament. The teams performed well and coaches were proud to watch the players win ground balls, connect passes, back each other up on defense, and play as a team. Players who typically play field positions including, Andrew Duff, Sam Bevington, Robbie Lynch, Jack Collins, Ryan Cimmino, Zeke D’Ascoli and Matthew McChesney, demonstrated true sportsmanship by volunteering to play goal.
The 7th/8th grade team competed successfully against some of the best clubs in the area. The 3rd/4th grade team played well and finished third in their age group. The 5th/6th grade team won three straight pool games and then lost a tough championship game. They ultimately finished second among 10 tournament teams.
In addition to the competitive program, 30 younger boys and girls participated in a Little Laxers program on Saturday afternoons this fall. The clinics focused on teaching the fundamentals of lacrosse through fun games.
Coaches Dan Brennan and Matt Foret led the program with assistance from Danny Ventresca, Aaron Duff, Tony Muzi, Scott Tennant, Chris Muzi and Rob Lynch.The club will begin its spring season in early March. with programs and teams for boys in 1st through 8th grades, girls in 1st through 4th grades and a Little Laxers program for boys and girls in PreK and K. Registration is open with discounts available to players who register on or before Dec. 15. For information and online registration, visit www.lawrencelacrosse.com. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Photos attached separately:* 1-TurkeyShootoutGroupFall2013.jpg: The Lawrence Lacrosse Club at the Princeton Turkey Shootout on November 9.* 2-LittleLaxersGroupFall2013.jpg: The players and coaches who participated in the Little Laxers program this Fall.* 3-CoachDanBrennanwithLittleLaxersFall2013.jpg: 4-AvaSudolatLittleLaxersFall2013.jpg: Ava Sudol fielding a ground ball during a Little Laxers session this fall.* 5-AidanMcChesneyatScrimmageFall2013.jpg: Aidan McChesney playing in a scrimmage versus North Brunswick this fall.* 6-JackCollinsatScrimmageFall2013.jpg: 7-KeiraMcGannatLittleLaxersFall2013.jpg: Keira McGann practicing cradling at a Little Laxers session this fall.

